Collection: Cheeses

The signature Kolan cheese from Gligora — slow-smoked over Croatian beechwood. Cow's milk gives it creamy structure and body; the smoke brings a warm, wood-fired aroma that lingers on the finish without ever crowding the cheese out. Firm-textured with a golden rind and a clean smoked-savoury profile. This 190 g vacuum-sealed portion turns a simple cheese board into something memorable, transforms an omelette, or works beautifully melted onto a grilled sandwich. Pair with a bolder Croatian red or an aged rakija.190 g · Sirana Gligora, Kolan, Pag Island, Croatia · 100% cow's milk · Beechwood-smoked

Experience the intensified richness of a Gligora classic with Kolan Extra Old Cheese. As the oldest brand of Gligora Dairy, first created in 1996, Kolan has long been cherished. This extra-aged version (6 - 12 months) takes our beloved 100% cow's milk cheese from the Zadar hinterland to an entirely new level of culinary excellence. What makes Kolan Extra Old special? Extended Aging: Through a prolonged maturation process, the cheese develops a much firmer, crystalline texture and a deeper, robust flavor profile. Intense Tasting Notes: The familiar pleasant aromas of regular Kolan evolve into pronounced, intense nutty notes with a savory, delicately piquant finish. Heritage & Tradition: It proudly carries its original visual identity—the iconic label featuring the Church of St. Jerome from the Kolan field. Perfect for shaving over gourmet pasta dishes, pairing with robust red wines, or taking the center stage on an exclusive cheese board.

Our Cow’s Milk Cheese with Lavender is an exceptional artisanal delicacy that beautifully marries traditional semi-hard cheese with the delicate, floral elegance of Mediterranean lavender. Enriched with natural lavender on the rind, this cheese offers a mild yet distinctly aromatic scent and flavor profile. A Perfect Balance of Flavors: The natural, subtle sweetness and refreshing creaminess of the cow's milk base serve as the perfect canvas for the aromatic, slightly spicy notes of the lavender rind. Together, they create a sophisticated depth of flavor that develops elegantly on the palate. Inspired by Coastal Traditions: Rooted in the ancient Mediterranean heritage of wrapping and preserving cheeses in wild aromatic herbs, this product carries an authentic connection to the sun-drenched landscapes and indigenous flora of the Croatian littoral. An Elegant Gourmet Experience: A true treat for those who appreciate unique flavor combinations and all-natural ingredients, this lavender cheese brings a touch of pure elegance to your dining table or charcuterie board. It pairs magnificently with light crackers, walnuts, a drizzle of acacia honey, and a chilled glass of elegant white or rosé wine.

A 100 g pre-sliced cheese platter from Gligora — featuring three of the dairy's flagship hard cheeses: Težaki, Dinarski and Žigljen. Each slice delivers a different facet of the Gligora style: from the fresh, herbal character of Težaki to the long-aged complexity of Žigljen. The perfect quick-cheese-board solution: open, lay onto a wooden board, add olives and bread, pour a Croatian white.100 g · Gligora, Pag Island, Croatia · Pre-sliced platter

Gligora's Dinarski is a firm, mixed-milk cheese blending Croatian cow's and goat's milks — a modern homage to the cheeses shepherds once carried in from the Dinaric mountains. Aged for character, it delivers a beautifully balanced bite: gently tangy from the goat, softly buttery from the cow, and finishing with quiet mountain minerality. This 190 g vacuum-sealed portion is right-sized for a Mediterranean cheese board, cubed into a summer salad or shaved over warm pasta. Pair with a Croatian red or a full-bodied white.190 g · Sirana Gligora, Kolan, Pag Island, Croatia · Cow's & goat's milk blend

Gligora's Dinarski is a firm, mixed-milk cheese blending Croatian cow's and goat's milks — a modern homage to the cheeses shepherds once carried in from the Dinaric mountains. The cow's milk brings creamy body and gentle butteriness; the goat's milk brings brightness and clean, herbal tang. Aged for character, the cheese delivers a beautifully balanced bite: gently tangy from the goat, softly buttery from the cow, and finishing with quiet mountain minerality. Sirana Gligora, Kolan, Pag Island, Croatia · Cow's & goat's milk blend · Semi-hard · Wheel portion

Smoked Kolan Cheese is crafted from cow's milk and naturally smoked over beechwood, giving it a distinctive golden-brown rind and an intense, mildly sweet smoky aroma. The paste is firm and compact, with a rich, full flavour. Perfect for a cheese board, enjoyed on its own with a glass of red wine, or thinly sliced alongside prosciutto and olives.

Chili cheese is an ideal choice for those who love spice! This hard cow's milk cheese is enriched with a blend of carefully selected chili peppers that give it a spicy, intense taste and a recognisable character. The perfect balance between the cheese's creamy texture and the chili's heat makes it an ideal addition for all lovers of fiery flavours. You can serve it as a snack, an addition to a cheese board, or with a glass of wine for the perfect experience.

Hemp cheese represents an extraordinary combination of traditional cheesemaking artistry and innovative ingredients. This unique cheese is the result of careful processing of high-quality milk enriched with hemp, which is known for its health values. Hemp cheese offers not only an unusual, pleasant taste but also numerous health benefits. Each cheese is carefully crafted to satisfy even the most demanding platters, whether used as part of a meal, an addition to various dishes, or as a healthy snack. Our hemp cheese is ideal for gourmets who want to experiment with new flavours, as well as for those who look for healthy options in their diet. Discover how this innovative cheese can enrich your dish and contribute to your health while enjoying its unique texture and taste.

Adriatic smoked cheese is a premium cheese that combines cow's and sheep's milk, creating a perfect balance between rich texture and a gentle taste. With a light smoky flavour and a bright yellow colour, it is creamy and melts easily in the mouth, delivering a perfect treat for cheese lovers. With a slightly larger share of cow's milk, it's ideal for anyone who prefers milder yet still rich cheeses. It is smoked naturally, which gives it a special character.

190 g vacuum-packed piece (approximately one-eighth of a wheel) of Jadranski — Gligora's mixed cow's and sheep's milk hard cheese, softer and gentler in profile than the intense Žigljen. Straw-coloured paste with a rounded, milky-savoury flavour, hints of fresh cream and dry pasture, and a long, clean finish.Slice at home to your preferred thickness: pair with fresh figs, drizzle with Gligora extra virgin olive oil, or serve alongside grilled bread and a chilled glass of Malvazija.Sirana Gligora, Pag Island, Croatia · Mixed cow's & sheep's milk · Vacuum-packed piece · 190 g

Adriatic cheese is the "younger brother" of our Žigljen, but with a slightly milder flavour. This premium cheese combines cow's and sheep's milk, creating a perfect balance between rich texture and a gentle taste. Bright yellow in colour, creamy, and it melts easily in the mouth, which makes it ideal for lovers of mixed-milk cheeses. With a slightly sweet taste, Adriatic cheese offers a perfect treat for those who prefer gentler yet still rich cheeses. Adriatic cheese has a slightly higher proportion of cow's milk than sheep's milk.

A cow's milk cheese from Croatia's mainland, aged to the demanding Superior standard — Težački (from „težak“, the worker/labourer) is Gligora's tribute to Croatia's hardworking continental farming tradition. Firm, straw-golden paste with layered, savoury depth; notes of hay, warm butter and toasted nuts carry through to a long, quietly minerally finish. This 190 g vacuum-sealed portion is a mature choice for the cheese board, shaved over pasta or grated into risotto. Pair with a fuller Croatian red — Plavac Mali, Frankovka or an oaked white.190 g · Sirana Gligora, Kolan, Croatia · Cow's milk · Superior line

The award-winning Kolan cheese in the Gligora Superior line — an exceptional Croatian cow's milk cheese. Made from 100% cow's milk and aged with time and patience. Deep, layered, unmistakably long on the palate — a signature nuttiness carries through to notes of dried fruit and briny salt-flowers. This 190 g vacuum-sealed portion is the taster's choice: enough to properly explore the character, small enough to buy without commitment. A cheese-board headliner and the perfect gift for cheese-lovers. 190 g · Sirana Gligora, Kolan, Pag Island, Croatia · 100% cow's milk · Superior line

Discover the authentic depth of Dimjan, a premium pressed fresh cheese smoked entirely by natural methods. Crafted for those who appreciate pure, unadulterated flavors, this cheese is carefully exposed to the smoke of select natural wood, completely avoiding the use of artificial additives or liquid smoke. The result is a beautiful golden exterior and a tender, milky paste that perfectly absorbs the rich, savory notes of the hearth. Characterized by its clean yet distinct smoky aroma, Dimjan is an incredibly versatile addition to your culinary repertoire. Enjoy it thinly sliced on a gourmet platter alongside Gligora’s extra virgin olive oil, melted over artisanal burgers, or paired with a crisp, refreshing lager.

Težački cheese is a unique hard cheese made from 100% cow's milk that we buy from our partners in the Rakovica area, where the cows graze on the fields near the Plitvice Lakes. The animals are kept on pasture, and the untouched nature of this area directly affects the quality and aroma of the cheese. Inspired by the simplicity and tradition of a "težački" (farmer's) life, this cheese is the result of a desire to keep a primal, natural cheese production. Though a newer member of the Gligora cheese family, it very quickly gained popularity and became one of the best-selling. The production of Težački cheese is based on a simple but reliable technology that Ivan Gligora perfected through the Kolan cheese, while Šime Gligora wanted to bring the process even closer to more authentic, natural methods. On the label of this cheese is a portrait of Šime's maternal grandfather, Jure Šmit, the first "težak" (farm worker) Šime ever met. Težački cheese is distinguished by a rich aroma and a firm texture. It matures for between 2 and 6 months, and with its balanced flavour and the simplicity of its daily production it has won numerous top awards at both domestic and international markets. The Superior expression of Gligora's Težački — an elevated tier of the dairy's most rustic, herbaceous cow cheese. Built around carefully selected wheels and given extra care in maturation.

Kolan cheese is a true Gligora classic and the oldest cheese of the Gligora Creamery, created in 1996. This outstanding hard cheese is made from 100% cow's milk. Although inspired by the traditional Trappist, Kolan cheese has evolved into a unique category, keeping its name and recognisable visual identity – the label featuring the little church of St. Jerome from the Kolanje field. The Superior expression of Gligora's Kolan — an elevated tier of one of the dairy's most cherished cow cheeses, named after the small Pag island village. Built around carefully selected wheels and given extra care in maturation, Kolan Superior reveals a beautifully complex savoury character with classic minerality and a long, polished finish. A premium choice for serious cheese tables.

Gligora's Young Trappist is a mild, elastic-textured cow's milk cheese — the honest, gentle-tempered classic of Croatia's monastic cheese-making tradition. Only lightly aged, it stays creamy and lactic-sweet, with the clean milkiness of alpine-style making. This 190 g vacuum-sealed portion melts beautifully under the grill, slices cleanly for sandwiches, and welcomes even the fussiest cheese-shy palates onto a proper Croatian cheese board. Serve with fresh bread, a light white wine and something salty.190 g · Sirana Gligora, Kolan, Pag Island, Croatia · Cow's milk

Young Trappist Gligora is a semi-hard cheese made from 100% full-fat cow's milk, created as Gligora's take on the classic semi-hard cheese. This cheese is distinguished by its rich milk fat, which carries aroma, scent and fat-soluble vitamins, making it exceptionally tasty and nutritious. Young Trappist has quickly become one of Gligora's classics and a synonym for a quality semi-hard cheese that is always affordable. It is an ideal solution for everyday meals, perfect in sandwiches, toasts and salads. With its texture and flavour, Young Trappist can enrich any meal. This cheese is available in different shapes, and it is vacuum-packed for a longer shelf life of up to 120 days, under optimal storage conditions at between 4 and 12 °C. Young Trappist is an excellent choice for cheese lovers who look for a high-quality product at an accessible price.

A fresh, classic ricotta from Gligora Fresh Selection — the delicate curd cheese made from the whey of cheese production, in the honest Mediterranean tradition. Mild, creamy and gently sweet, with a beautifully clean flavour. The versatile kitchen staple: spread on warm bread, folded into ravioli and cannelloni fillings, whipped into cheesecakes, or dolloped over fresh fruit and honey for a considered dessert.~350 g · Gligora Fresh Selection, Croatia

A fresh cow's milk ricotta from Burana, crafted using the artisan process from cow's milk whey and enriched with delicate flower of sea salt. Mild, silky-smooth, and subtly seasoned, offering the pure creaminess of cow's milk with a gentle mineral touch. Spread on warm bread with a thread of honey, fold into savoury pies, layer into lasagne fillings, or use as a base for gnocchi and cheesecakes. ~350 g · Burana, Croatia · Cow's milk (whey) · Enriched with flower of salt